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2025 Ford Bronco: common problems and reliability
· 6th generationToo new to grade yet.
108 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 19 recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Bronco?The 2025 Ford Bronco has 108 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 19 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag transmission problems including harsh cold-start shifts: rpm fluctuation, and shuddering after torque converter replacement.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Ford Bronco vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the Bronco?
Across the 7 Bronco model years we track, complaint volume runs from 108 (1996) to 379 (2022). With 108 complaints, the 2025 Bronco sits about the same as the model's median of 108.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 Bronco
suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Campaign 24V770000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger, and 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been installed or tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body
Campaign 25V164000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Campaign 25V260000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Campaign 25V308000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco vehicles. The front lower control arm fasteners may not have been tightened properly, allowing the control arm to detach from the frame.
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seats:critical fasteners
Campaign 25V311000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The bolts that secure the driver's seat frame to the body may be loose or missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Campaign 25V310000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint fastener may be missing or tightened improperly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.
latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock
Campaign 25V397000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco four-door vehicles. The left-hand rear door may be able to be opened from inside the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
air bags:frontal
Campaign 25V396000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco vehicles. The active vent flap on the passenger side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software
Campaign 25V488000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
visibility:windshield
Campaign 25V683000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 25V788000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
Campaign 25V823000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
back over prevention:software
Campaign 26V124000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.
engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Campaign 26V122000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 26V236000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.
seats:critical fasteners
Campaign 26V268000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.
engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Campaign 26V343000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
structure:body
Campaign 26V403000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
engine
Campaign 26V468000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.
What owners report on the 6th generation Bronco
Owner sentiment for the 2020-2026 Bronco is mixed and heavily split by model year and by which vehicle is actually being discussed.
- Very frequentGeneral build-quality and reliability inconsistency, especially on 2021-2022 models
- RecurrentTransmission problems including harsh cold-start shifts
RPM fluctuation, and shuddering after torque converter replacement.
- RecurrentRecalls, most notably for fuel injector issues
- IsolatedEngine failures requiring replacement under warranty
- IsolatedDead battery caused by low voltage and systems staying on longer than expected
Owner insights for the 6th generation Bronco. Read the full 6th generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Bronco listings typically run $33,900–$45,124.
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